Trangia Mystery Hack Part 2

[@dobrofool]

This is a follow up to my first video about The Trangia Mystery Hack! Stay tuned to see how this performs with a spirit burner… two dangerous revelations are discovered in the process when using this as a grill, similar to the Ritnifjell Trangia Grill from which this concept was copied… 😬

[@TimM762]

Recently got a Trangia 27 kit. VERY informative videos for my start up with it. Saved me a very frustrating learning curve. I thank you, sir.

[@Sirrehpotsirch]

You can either control the amount of heat being generated or you can protect your food/pan from the excess heat. Since the Trangia Storm Cook System is designed/intended for use in the field, it makes sense to control the heat because that will conserve fuel. For field use, you want to do as much cooking while using as little fuel as possible. It makes little sense to place heavy steel plates between the burner that absorb excess heat that could be used for cooking. Instead, you need to produce less heat. You were on the right track! Use the simmer ring to slow the flames, add water to the fuel, and use a smaller heat-deflection plate to help eliminate hot spots when using fry pans.

[@rikuk3]

I've used Trangia for well over thirty years now, simmer grill works fine when you know how to cook with it, any 'paint' burns off and you can clear residue with sandpaper. Normally my simmer ring is closed around 70%

[@dobrofool]

You have been grilling over an alcohol burner with a Ritnifjell Trangia Grill for 30 years??

[@apepex1464]

I used the clear springs 190 proof grain alcohol in my alcohol burner, the smell was overwhelming indoors. Works great but I need to test it outside with ventilation.

[@dobrofool]

Really? Huh. Interesting. Thanks for filling us in. Well, armed with that additional information, combined with the fact that stuff runs about $20 per liter, it’s a no-brainer for me to stay away. 1 pound of propane cost about $6. That can will last a looong time. A gallon of denatured alcohol is running about $20 US right now. so again, I just don’t see the advantage of using alcohol for grilling, other than for the fact to say that we did it..,😂. Appreciate the info for our visitors tho! 👍

[@865P]

Have you tried adding a little water to you fuel to reduce the heat ?

[@dobrofool]

Good question. Adding water to alcohol has the benefit of reducing heat power, yes.. but the down side is black soot on the pans and more carbon release into the air. It stinks! This is the reason I prefer denatured alcohol, as it is basically the cleanest fuel available. Mess with the chemistry, we get messy results… 🤷🏻‍♂️